Betula
Betula (birches; family Betulaceae) A genus of fast-growing and light-demanding trees, some of which provide valuable, pale timber. Male flowers are borne in catkins, female flowers in clusters; and there is no perianth. The fruit is a small, winged nut. There are about 60 species, occurring in the northern temperate and Arctic regions.
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